Varieties of HTML Files

Main HTML Affiliation

.HTML

Formatting:	.html
Class:	Hypertext Markup Language File

The HTML file type is a web page that allows the display and formatting of text and images using a web browser. It contains markup code in a plain text format.

Organization:	Various Developers
Kind:	Web Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.html

Software Programs That Open The Hypertext Markup Language File:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Mozilla Firefox by Mozilla

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Solaris

illumos

Google Chrome by Google

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Opera by Opera Software

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Microsoft Edge by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Adobe Dreamweaver by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Apple Safari by Apple

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Solaris

illumos

AbiWord by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad2 by Open Source

Windows

WeBuilder by Blumentals Software

Windows

Visual Studio Code by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

iOS

Amaya by Open Source

Windows

KompoZer by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

SCREEM by David A Knight

Linux

Espresso HTML by Fornace Srl

iOS

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening HTML Files

Issues Opening HTML Files

Missing Microsoft Notepad

Double-clicking your HTML file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open HTML File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Notepad for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your HTML because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: Another HTML-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect Microsoft Notepad Version

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Notepad isn't able to open your Hypertext Markup Language File file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Notepad from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your HTML file and clicking "Properties".

Conclusion: The majority of HTML file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Notepad version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading HTML Files

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Notepad version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening HTML files. Other HTML opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

• File references in the Windows Registry for HTML are wrong
• Corruption of the HTML file description inside the Registry
• Defective install of a HTML program, such as Microsoft Notepad
• Your HTML file is corrupted (issues with your Hypertext Markup Language File file itself)
• HTML file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware related to HTMLs has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your Hypertext Markup Language File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)